It is my hubby’s birthday today. Lately he has been bothered by his age. He will turn the big 6-0 next year and he ponders quite often at life in general. Some things he wishes he could change that took place over the years, things beyond his control. I think we all have those moments. I keep telling him that people learn by their mistakes and no one is perfect. Be happy for what you have today. I’ve always been a firm believer in that “things happen for a reason”. Sometimes when we go through rough waters, there is a plan for us and you just need to be patient and follow the path. You don’t understand it at the time, but with patience “things happen for a reason”. I also tell him that people need to let go……it’s not healthy to hold grudges all your life. Everyone deserves a second chance.
Here is the card I made for his birthday:
Dave loves to fish. Even though this is a retired stamp set, I’ve held on to it for years. I believe it dates back to the 90’s, when I first started stamping. It is one of my favorite sets. The background cardstock is a brand new color debuting July 1st called “Early Espresso”. It is a deep chocolate color and is gorgeous. I stamped a background using “Whisper White Craft Ink” and the “Inspired by Nature” stamp set. Don’t you just love the little “grasses”?

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Happy Birthday to your husband! This is a fabulous card!!
Your design is wonderful! This is a terrific card – so glad you kept that stamp set! I turned the big 6-0 this year myself so I understand your husband's pain! Happy Birthday to him!
oh Debbie my hubby turned 60 this winter and I am not far behind. He and I have also been lamenting and reflecting on the years past and what is in store for the future. I am happy to have read your post because not it reaffirms that we are not alone. I would take that to mean it is a "normal" process. Happy Birthday to Dave what awesome presents he will receive…you are so thoughtful. Enjoy the day I hope he catches his moose tonight!